A community group in Sunnyvale claims censorship occurred at the Hands on the Arts Festival when they were asked to remove a sign depicting Historic Palestine. The group, which teaches art to children, views the sign as a cultural celebration. However, following complaints about its content, city staff informed them they must take the sign down or exit the event. City manager Tim Kirby clarified that materials displayed at events require approval to avoid political confrontation, but the group argued they were not made aware of such regulations.
The group claimed city staff and the mayor approached them, demanding they remove their sign or leave, citing it as offensive and unapproved.
Co-founder emphasized that the sign featuring a map of Historic Palestine was designed to be nonpolitical and meant as a culture celebration.
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